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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Banstead
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Banstead? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Coastal-themed receptions
Planning an event in Banstead?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Banstead
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It turns evening food into part of the celebration. Typical bookings include laid-back receptions and pre-wedding get-togethers, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Weddings in a place like Banstead often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wedding. In Banstead, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Banstead? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Banstead
Is Banstead close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can the van come to Banstead?
We do. Banstead is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Can you park near the barn?
That is up to your venue, but near the reception works best. Send us a photo of the spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Banstead?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Weddings in Banstead: venues, ceremonies and travel
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Banstead is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Banstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Fames Rough can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in SM7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Banstead sits on or near the A217 and A2022, so getting the van to your wedding is simple. We also bring the van to weddings in Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Banstead includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Priory Preparatory School (less than half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (under half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Talk to us about evening numbers
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Numbers
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Perfect for your wedding in Banstead
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
- Barn weddings
- Day-after gatherings
If you want countryside in your photos, Cuddington Meadows isn’t far.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch